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Final Note 6 - June 2018:

Although it has already been a long time since I have posted or updated anything, it is time to make it official.

I will no longer be writing fanfiction.

I haven't come to this decision because I have run out of ideas or inspiration for my current works - to the contrary, I have put a lot of thought and planning into each of them. Even now, the moments and scenes I had planned live happily in my head. The issue becomes the fact that I have limited free time, so I must choose how to spend it. This is why there have so often been extremely long breaks between updates. In turn, this becomes unfair to readers, as I know that they often have limited free time as well and it is very easy to forget the plot of a story that wasn't born within your own head (and sometimes even then!).

Now, I know many of you would continue to wait for updates. We lovers of fanfiction are tenacious that way. However, since my free time is limited, I have decided that my focus needs to be on my original works.

In that spirit, though a part of me is saddened, I hereby abandon all my current works-in-progress. I will not be updating them again. However, I also open my stories up for adoption, should anyone be interested in continuing them in my stead. (Though, to be clear, I don't honestly think anyone would, but) I ask only that I be credited and that no large portions of my work, incomplete or no, be copied by another (so please link/direct readers back to my work if you continue it).

I've had such a great time in this fandom. Thanks to all who've helped keep the magic alive!

Warm regards,

Dream Painter

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For the summer fic fest 2015 and in response to ilreies 'Snapshots of Summer' challenge. Harry has another aunt, one who leaves him her farm. But there are some strings attached. Story starts before Harry is born, and will continue until his Hogwarts years.

Takes Place: 0 - Before Harry is born, 0 - Pre Hogwarts (before Harry is 11), 2nd summer - Snape flavour: Snape is Kind, Snape is Stern
Tags: None
Categories: Fic Fests > #18 Summer 2015, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: Neglect, Out of Character
Chapters: 16 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 31 Aug 2015 / 03 Aug 2015
Series: None - Challenges: Snapshots of Summer
Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3 11 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    I find myself growing most fond of Aunt Susan. She seems like a rather vivacious lady. Ah, but I do worry about her. I don't want anything bad to happen to her! D:

    Looking forward to what lies ahead - and off to find out.

Harry gets caught sneaking around in the dungeons. Snape grounds him before realising he isn't one of his Slytherins. They are stuck with each other until the spell stops.

Takes Place: 4th Year - Snape flavour: Canon Snape
Tags: None
Categories: Teacher Snape > Professor Snape
Rated: K - Warnings: None
Chapters: 14 - Completed: No - Updated: 20 Dec 2020 / 06 Aug 2015
Series: None - Challenges: Grounded!
Title: Chapter 1: In Trouble 27 Aug 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Oh, Harry. Such an optimist.

    Was looking for something to read on a bit before work, and this caught my eye. I am not disappointed. Great start - I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next.

Title: Chapter 2: Bad Lessons 27 Aug 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Another great chapter. Glad to see Harry helping out a kid and pinpointing why he might be struggling a bit. Bravo.

Title: Chapter 3: Too Many Slytherins 28 Aug 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Awww, poor Harry. Nothing being stuck among a bunch of Slytherins when they know you're the one who pranked them. :P Whooops.

    Hope he manages something for that essay. Sounds a bit like the writing equivalent of standing in the corner. lol

Title: Chapter 4: Slytherin Bullies 28 Aug 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Ah, Severus, always so quick to believe the worst of Harry.

    Alas, it seems I have caught up to you. Not that I am overtly surprised by this, but a bit saddened, nevertheless. This has been such an entertaining read, thus far - eagerly awaiting more!

    Author's Response:

    Yeah, well Harry doesn't exactly have the best track record, does he? And I like to think Snape is a bit protective of Fowley... 

    Im glad you're enjoying the fic, it was your reviews earlier that made me pick up my laptop to finish this chapter, so thank you! 


Title: Chapter 5: Confrontation 16 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Great update! Glad that the situation with Fowley got sorted a bit. The poor kid, though. It's hard to be different - children can be mean.

    Anyhow, looking forward to the next chapter. Well done!

The Dursley family move house, and Harry is horrified to find that they are now living opposite his most hated Potions Master. Between Snape and the Dursleys, will Harry make it to the Burrow in one piece?

Takes Place: 4th summer - Snape flavour: Snape is Kind, Snape is Mean, Snape is Secretive, Snape is Stern
Tags: Alternate Universe, Snape-meets-Dursleys, Spying on Harry! Snape
Categories: Healer Snape, Teacher Snape > Trusted Mentor Snape, Fic Fests > #18 Summer 2015, Teacher Snape > Professor Snape, Parental Snape > Guardian Snape
Rated: T - Warnings: Abusive Dursleys, Physical Punishment Spanking, Neglect
Chapters: 23 - Completed: Yes - Updated: 01 Sep 2015 / 07 Aug 2015
Series: None - Challenges: Neighbors, Grounded!
Title: Chapter 16: Greedy For More 03 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Awwww. I just love when Snape gets all paternal. :P And of course Albus would have the impeccable timing to catch him in the act! lol

    Still really loving this story. It's making for a very addictive read!

Title: Chapter 23: Moving Day Again 03 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    BRAVO!

    This made for such a delightful read clear through. I love the progression of Snape and Harry's relationship - very well played. There are just so many wonderful things to say about this story, but for the sake of brevity, I'll keep it short:

    Brilliant tale, this. Loved it all the way through - 10/10!

Title: Chapter 6: Grateful to Snape 03 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    awww, Harry must be so confused. :P

    It's good to see that although Snape originally believed his previous thoughts about Potter had been vindicated, closer inspection brought him around to a more accurate depiction of what is really going on with the boy. I'm really drawn into this story. Totally can't wait to see what's next.

Title: Chapter 2: Taste of Your Own Medicine 03 Sep 2015
Reviewer: Dream Painter (Signed)
    Awww, poor Harry, having to live across from the grumpy ol' dungeon bat. :P Poor Snape. lol At least Harry is getting along with the neighbors, though. That must be nice.

    Just wanted to pause to let you know that this story is really great so far and I look forward to reading the rest of it. ... which I'm going to do, now!


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